Hard: Western Fisherfields, Bike & Hike
Details
The 2 western Fisherfield munros, Ruadh Stac Mor and A'Mhaighdean.
A very long and strenuous, remote route for fit and experienced walkers/cyclists only. Meeting point Poolewe car park; https://maps.app.goo.gl/u3B6DMZ6qBXTnCub9
Weather dependent. For any queries on the day 07901 987769.
TERRAIN
Good track start along river ewe for 4km approx then a forest track and long cycle on a mainly rough track towards a causeway between 2 lochs and Carnmore bothy.
Between the 2 munros rocky terrain, though a clear path.
ROUTE
Our route: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/attachments/335628
I've done these hills before- however from the south and the steeper cycle route in from Incheril and lochan fhada.
This walk report, contains our route and some fantastic photos;
Walk Report - A'Mhaighdean summit camp • Walkhighlands
WALK STATS
Total distance: 49km (Estimated only total cycle 28km, total walk 21km)
Ascent: 1640m
Time: 10-11 hours
SUITABILITY/PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
You are responsible for deciding if this event is suitable for you, coming adequately prepared and looking after yourself on the walk. If there's any questions about suitability, please contact the organisers.
The Scottish Hillwalkers and Activities Group recognises that hill walking, scrambling and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
PACE
You must be surefooted and have the fitness and stamina to complete the walk without difficulty. We will cycle/walk as a group at a **moderate pace**
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
You must ensure that you come adequately prepared for this walk, with full waterproofs, headtorch, warm clothes, gloves and hat and food and water.
WEATHER FORECAST
Please make sure you check the weather forecast before you come:
Please remember to check the website the night before the walk - if the weather forecast is very bad we may change or cancel the walk, or move it to a different day.
LIFTS/MEETUP TIME
We will be at the layby for approx 7.45am to start cycling at 8am.
If you need a lift please use the comments box below to ask for one. If receiving a lift plse share contact details.
Please arrive ready to walk and we will only wait for 5 minutes before leaving.
RSVPs
• Yes: You intend to come and will turn up.
If you can't make it, change your RSVP to NO to allow someone else to take your place.
GROUP ETHOS
Please remember the organiser is not the leader of the walk - we lead ourselves and make decisions and walk AS A GROUP. If you don't like the sound of that, perhaps this walk is not for you :-)
Be considerate:
Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for COVID-19 https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/access-outdoors-during-current-coronavirus-outbreak-guidance-public-and-land-managers be aware of farm animals, wildlife and nesting birds, keep all your litter and #TakitHame.
If you are unwell or have a cold/flu, please don't come on the walk. The hills will always be there and we will see you the next time.
Hard: Western Fisherfields, Bike & Hike